Greif (GEF) to Post Earnings on Tuesday

Greif (NYSE:GEF) is projected to post its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 28th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $1.14 per share and revenue of $1.1171 billion for the quarter. Parties may visit the the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

Greif (NYSE:GEF) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The industrial products company reported $1.10 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.16 by ($0.06). The business had revenue of $1.07 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.10 billion. Greif had a net margin of 7.27% and a return on equity of 7.50%. The company’s revenue was down .5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.19 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Greif to post $4 EPS for the current fiscal year and $5 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Greif Trading Down 1.4%

Shares of Greif stock opened at $75.29 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.85, a PEG ratio of 0.82 and a beta of 0.76. Greif has a fifty-two week low of $55.75 and a fifty-two week high of $77.14. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a current ratio of 1.28. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $68.65 and a 200 day moving average of $69.47.

Greif Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 1st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, June 17th were given a $0.62 dividend. This is an increase from Greif’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.56. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.3%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, June 17th. Greif’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 95.02%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on GEF. Zacks Research upgraded Greif from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Truist Financial reduced their price objective on shares of Greif from $79.00 to $78.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, May 4th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of Greif from $70.00 to $74.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Greif from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 17th. Finally, Bank of America cut shares of Greif from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $70.00 price target for the company. in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $74.25.

Insider Transactions at Greif

In other news, SVP Timothy Bergwall sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $73.14, for a total transaction of $146,280.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 63,832 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,668,672.48. This represents a 3.04% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 6,000 shares of company stock worth $412,120 in the last 90 days. 7.70% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Greif

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Simplex Trading LLC lifted its holdings in Greif by 399.5% during the 4th quarter. Simplex Trading LLC now owns 1,853 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $125,000 after buying an additional 1,482 shares in the last quarter. Man Group plc acquired a new position in shares of Greif in the fourth quarter worth $201,000. Odyssean LLC acquired a new position in shares of Greif in the fourth quarter worth $209,000. Mariner LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Greif during the fourth quarter worth $220,000. Finally, State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System purchased a new stake in shares of Greif during the fourth quarter worth $221,000. 45.74% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Greif

Greif, Inc is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, with a history dating back to its founding in 1877. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company has evolved from a regional barrel and drum manufacturer into a diversified packaging provider serving a wide range of end markets. Greif’s longstanding heritage in container solutions has positioned it as a trusted partner for customers seeking reliable, high-quality packaging options.

The company’s core business revolves around the design, manufacture and sale of industrial packaging products, including steel, plastic and fiber drums; intermediate bulk containers (IBCs); safety closures; rigid, flexible and reconditioned packaging; containerboard and protective packaging.